solved Researchers have concluded that there is considerable variability in the

Researchers have concluded that there is considerable variability in the evaluation methods of forensic psychology professionals when conducting child custody evaluations. Additionally, ethical violations by psychologists when conducting these evaluations have been frequently reported to state licensing boards.* The American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings can help forensic psychology professionals perform evaluations professionally and ethically, and in the best interest of the child. However, these guidelines are aspirational in nature and do not represent mandatory standards of conduct. In this Application, you apply the Guidelines to address custody issues in a case study.
*Introduction to Forensic Psychology, page198
Learning Resources

Readings

Course Text: Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. M. (2019). Introduction to forensic psychology: Research and application (5th ed.). Sage.
Chapter 13, “Juvenile Justice and Corrections” (pp. 495-509, 507-530)

Web Sites

APA Online: Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings
http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/child-custody.aspx
Psychology Information Online: Forensic Psychology – Civil Court
http://psychologyinfo.com/forensic/civil_court.html

Optional Resources

Note: Because of the ever-changing nature of Web sites such as those listed below, there is no guarantee that clips or Web sites will always be available. Hence, the following links are listed as Optional Resources only. However, it is highly recommended that you view them as they will assist you in completing one or more of your assignments.
Article: Ramsland, K., Psychological autopsy for death investigation. Retrieved from http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/criminal_mind/forensics/psych_autopsy/index.html
Article: Webb, D.A., (2006, May 22) Understanding the psychological autopsy. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-The-Psychological-Autopsy&id=202888
Text: Lenhart, S. A. (2004). Clinical aspects of sexual harassment and gender discrimination: Psychological consequences and treatment interventions. Florence, Kentucky: Routledge..